What's on tap

Sunday

Jul 21, 2013 at 12:01 AM

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AERO CAMP

Moyer Aviation will be conducting an Aero Camp for young people ages 13-18 interested in aviation. A weekly camp covering basic aerodynamics, mechanics, navigation, weather and other subjects. Field trips are included and all campers get the opportunity to fly an airplane. Camp will be held at the Pocono Mts. Airport starting July 8. For more information, call (570) 839-7161 or visit www.moyeraviation.com.

BULLPEN TITANS BASEBALL

The Titans are forming a Fall 2013 (10u) travel team, that will also play in Spring 2014. Interested players cannot turn 11 prior to May 1, 2014. Program information can be found at: http://www.bullpentitanbaseball.org/ or leonfrailey@yahoo.com.

SUMMER YOUTH BASKETBALL LEAGUE

The Bangor Park Board in cooperation with the Borough of Bangor will be sponsoring the youth summer basketball league starting in mid-June and ending before Aug. 1. Games will be played on weekends at the court across from the Turkey Hill convenience store on Route 512 in Bangor. Bangor Area Recreation Committee sponsored the league the past two seasons. The entry fee is $325. There will be four divisions: fifth and sixth grade girls and boys, and seventh and eighth grade girls and boys. For more information and to register your team please call Pete Nell at (610) 295-2334 or email paapete312@yahoo.com.

PM WEST BOYS BASKETBALL DAY CAMP

The second PM West Boys Basketball Day Camp will be offered the week of July 22-24. Camp starts everyday at 8 a.m. and finishes at 2:30 pm. The camp is directed by PM West boys basketball coach Brad Pensyl and staffed by local high school coaches and college players. All players will be involved in a variety of games and contests as well as doing skill work everyday. The camp is open to any boy that would like to improve their game and become a better player. For more information, call (570) 839-1925. A camp brochure can be downloaded at www.pmwestbasketball.com.

BLAIR BUCCANEER BASKETBALL SCHOOL

The Blair Buccaneer Fundamental Basketball School will run on July 16-19 from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m at the Blair Athletic Facility. The school will cost $160 ($115 for each additional sibling) and is open to boys and girls in second through ninth grade. Space is limited. Contact Joe Mantegna at (908) 362-6121 ext: 5619 or mantej@blair.edu for more information.

BASKETBALL CAMP

There will be a basketball camp from July 8-13 at the Jackson Township Municipal Park basketball courts. Ages 6-12, 5:30-7 p.m. and ages 13-17, 7-8:30 p.m. Cost is $80. Register by calling HJP Parks Recreation Manager Kim at (570) 629-0966 or find the registration form at www.hjpparks.org.

The first meeting of the Pocono Tavern Pool League will be held Aug 5 at 7:30pm at Doc's lounge in Summit Lanes, Mt Pocono. If you are entering a team please have a representative present. Also, anyone interested in entering a team for their favorite bar, please attend. Any questions contact Stan 570-814-1070 or Marni 570-972-5162.

INTERNATIONAL SPORTS TRAINING CAMPS

International Sports Training Camp, a residential co-ed camp located outside of Stroudsburg, offers specialized one week programs for boys and girls aged 8-17. For more information and a free brochure and DVD, please visit our website at www.international-sports.com or call the camp office year round at (570) 620-2267. Please call us to reserve your spot.

More About Our Programs:

All Sports Program (ages 8-16): This program is for the child seeking an all-around sports camp experience. Weeks still available: beginning June 30 and Aug.18.

IXTC Program (ages 15-17): This program is a combination of sports and adventure activities, specifically designed with our older campers in mind. Weeks still available: beginning Aug. 11 and Aug. 18.

US SPORTS INSTITUTE CAMPS

Stroud Region Open Space and Recreation Commission is teaming up with US Sports Institute to offer its Flagship Total Play Multi-Sports Camp where participants have the opportunity to play over 16 different sports. There are several choices to choose from depending on age and time interests: Total Play Multi-Sports Camp (ages 5-12, Full day: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Half Day: 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. or Afternoons: 1-4 p.m.), Total Sports Squirts Camp (ages 3-5, 4:30-5:30 p.m.) and Just Play Multi-Sports Camps (ages 11-14, 4:30-6:00 p.m.). All camps are Monday-Friday, Aug. 12-16 at Dansbury Park. Fees: Total Play Multi-Sports Camp: Full day-$179, Half Day- $149, Afternoon-$99, Total Sports Squirts Camp-$79, Just Play Multi-Sports Camp-$49. Register at the Day Street Community Center, 15 Day Street, East Stroudsburg or on-line at www.srosr.org. For more information, call (570) 426-1512.

Seasoned sports professionals, who together offer more than 100 years of service to the field of athletics, provide youth the opportunity to grow and learn in specific sports. Improvement, incorporated with a fun and safe environment, are important aspects of all ESU Warrior Sports Camps. www.esu.edu/camps

For grade levels 5-10. Held July 29th - Aug. 2nd from 10:30 a.m.- 5:30 p.m. at Pleasant Valley High School. Participants will learn the fundamentals of the sport through various games and drills. You must provide your own proper equipment (except for balls) and bring a lunch. For more information call: (570)-872-4038.

MONROE YOUTH FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION

Football sign-ups are now available. The Monroe Saints offer four levels of football and cheerleading.

Ages: 6-13

Football players must have turned six by May 1 and be 13 on Feb. 1. Cheerleaders must have turned five by May 1 or 15 after Sept. 31.

For more information, call Joe at (570) 807-7628 for football and Melissa at (570) 872-3619 for cheeleading.

YAPM YOUTH FOOTBALL/CHEERLEADING

The Youth Association of Pocono Mt continues signups for residents of PMSD in our 2013 football program. Cheerleading is now closed. Public, private, parochial, charter, and home school students are welcome from ages 5 to 13. Costs are FB $100 first child. Special discount: eligible returners at A Team level (FB ages 12, 13) and cost is $60. Additional family multichild discount is $20. Internet enrollment can be done directly on our website www.poconosports.com with secure credit card payment, or forms may be downloaded and mailed with check/MO payment. NOTICE: FB rosters in each age group are limited to 64, and thereafter the players will be wait listed and first come, first served. Cheerleading info: www.yapmcheer.com. FB Contact Roger Masotti 570-629-6398.

DEVEREUX POCONO PROGRAMS

Devereux Pocono Programs and Services is announcing that it will be hosting its first Golf Tournament at Great Bear Golf Club on Thursday Sept. 12. Registration begins at 11 a.m., with a shotgun start at 12 p.m. Following the tournament a cocktail hour and buffet dinner will be served. Cost of participation in this event is $125. The mission of Devereux Pocono Programs and Services is to change lives and nurture human potential. Here at Devereux, we inspire hope, ensure well-being and promote meaningful life choices. Sponsorship opportunities are still available. All proceeds from the tournament will benefit the specialized programs that Devereux offers to our communities most at risk individuals. For more information on Devereux, to become a sponsor, or participate in the tournament please contact Kristen Laga at 570-335-4357 or klaga@devereux.org

SHAWNEE MTN MUD RUN

The 3rd annual Shawnee Mountain Mud Run is Saturday, Aug. 17 at Shawnee Mountain Ski Area. An action-packed 5K mountain trail run, includes natural and man-made obstacles, challenging ups and downs, rocky, wooded and wet terrain, shallow water crossings and lots of mountain MUD. A kid's 1-mile Mini Mud Run will be happening as well. For online registration and information visit www.shawneemt.com. This event benefits Pocono Girls on the Run www.girlsontherun.org

LINDA CREED BREAST CANCER

5K RUN/WALK

First-ever breast cancer 5K run/walk in Pocono Pines. The event will be held Saturday, July 13, 2013 at the Pinecrest Swim Club with a 9:00 a.m. start. Registration is from 7:00 a.m. — 8:30am; Kids 12 and under $15, Adults $25 (cash/check only), with goodie bags & T-shirts for first 200 participants. There will be raffles, chair massage sessions, festivities, and Gary in the Morning from Pocono 96.7. Come out and enjoy the scenic 3.1 mile route through the wooded neighborhoods of Pinecrest and help us raise money for those less fortunate. For event information: http://www.lindacreed.org/events.php

VALLEY DAY GREAT 8/5K RACE

As part of the Valley Day/Valley Nite festivities, the 3rd annual Valley Day Great 8 & 5K Races will be held on Saturday, Aug. 3 at 8:30 a.m. with registration at 7:30 a.m. Cost is $25 for the 8 mile and $15 for the 5K. Pre-register to receive a discount. T-shirts will be given to the first 150 persons registered. Entry forms are available on http://www.cvco.info. For more information about other Valley Day and CVCO events, see http://www.cvco.info. For information specific to the Valley Day 8 & 5K Races, please contact Race Director, Amy Cartwright at 570-233-4023 or email at AmyCRD@gmail.com or Brain Earley at 570-788-6620.

SKIING

BIG POCONO SKI CLUB

Come join the Big Pocono Ski Club for a more active life and a chance to meet new friends. Besides skiing, we also participate in tennis, biking, kayaking and golf. Day trips, picnics, seasonal parties and monthly dinners called "Mahogany Ridge" are also fun activities. We have monthly meetings on the second Thursday of each month. We meet at the Chateau Resort on Camelback Road. For more information about our club, call (570) 620-9272 or (570) 646-0221. Members, please check your newsletter for other private club events.

FC Pocono offers the region's best, most cost effective Intramural Soccer Program. Players must be born between 8/1/08 and 7/31/00 to participate in this soccer program. Program Benefits: game referees, physical exercise, opportunities to advance, coaches training, intra-club competition and low-stress great fun. Sign up: www.fcpocono.org for players and coaches. Deadline for Fall Intramural Signups is June 29 at the cost of $45 per player from June 30-July 15 the cost will be $50 per player from July 16-July 31 the cost will be $60 per player. Registration for the Fall 2013 season will be closed after July 31.

US Open Bus Trip - Aug. 26 — $115 per person includes ticket and bus ride.

For more info on any of these events email love@sarta-tennis.net or www.facebook.com/sartatennis.

YMCA YOUTH AND ADULT TENNIS

GV Tennis Academy will run the clinics at the YMCA's gymnasium using portable equipment such as junior tennis nets, lines and cones. Players will also use soft, harmless tennis balls and juniors tennis racquets. GV Tennis Academy will offer three beginner clinics. Clinics will be held on a monthly basis. Please sign up at least one week in advance. 3-7 year-olds on Mondays from 6-6:45 p.m., 8-11 year-olds on Mondays from 6:45-7:30 p.m. and 12 year-olds thru Adults on Mondays or Thursdays from 7:30-8:30 p.m. Advanced beginner or intermediate ages 8-12 will be held on Thursday from 6:30-7:30 p.m. For more information, contact Nicole Hill at (570) 421-2525 ext. 124 or nhill@poconoymca.org.

TENNIS LESSONS

The West End Park and Open Space Commission will sponsor tennis lessons at the Pleasant Valley Middle School in Brodheadsville starting May 14 and running through Aug. 1. The program will run two six week sessions for ages six through adults on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Classes will introduce beginners to tennis or sharpen skills for advanced players. For more information, call (570) 992-9733 or email Bernie Kozen at bkozen@weposc.org.

TENNIS LESSONS

The HJP Parks summer tennis session will begin June 17. The sessions will be held at Mountain View Park and anyone from ages 6 and up can participate. See the full summer schedule at www.hjpparks.org or call recreation manager Kim at 570-629-0966 for more information.

SMALL BORE MATCH PROGRAM

The Blue Ridge Cherry Valley Rod & Gun Club will be hosting a NRA-Approved Conventional Prone small bore match program on July 27, Aug. 31 and Sept. 28 at the Upper Range (Blue Ridge Cherry Valley Rod & Gun Club, 2178 Smith Road, Sciota, PA 18354). Targets will be the NRA A-23/5 at a distance of 50 yards. Registration per competitor per relay is $15. For more information and to register, email the match director at tkmartin@ptd.net or Kevin Martin, Sr. 1032 Forest Drive Stroudsburg PA 18360. www.brcv-rodgun.com.